I found a keeper. My husband is a doting spouse, a fantastic dad, a hard worker and a true friend … but most importantly, he is extremely handy with a hammer. It's in his genes. Kevin's father, our personal handy man, really can fix just about anything. I don't know how he does it, but we can call him with a problem and 15 minutes later he is at our front door ready to give advice and tackle the job with Kevin. He truly amazes me. Kevin and his father love to work with their hands and love a good challenge. It's lucky for me that I married into this family since "hammer," "screwdriver" and "tape measure" are the extent of my handyman vocabulary.
For those of you who are like my husband and my father-in-law, as well as those who are more interested in hiring a third party, the June issue of Columbia Metropolitan is a must-read. From our annual insert that gives you a peek into this year's Dream Home to our Home Style section that focuses entirely on remodeling, there is surely something to please the handy (and the not-so-handy) in this issue.
From June 1 through 17, Columbia Metropolitan invites you to visit the 2007 Dream Home in King's Grant. The interior designers went all-out this year and really filled each room with their own individual flair. From the blown-glass chandelier reminiscent of Chihuly glass in LGB's family room to the luscious fabric-draped guest room by Fabric 101 to the sleek design and funky chandeliers of the media room by Bohemian Home, this year's Dream Home will really "wow" all who visit. Tickets are $10 at the door and all proceeds benefit the local American Cancer Society.
If remodeled homes are your thing, flip to our Home Style section and check out the Home Builders Association's Remodelor's Council award winners. The six winners featured this year turned out "dream homes" and "dream rooms" for their clients. Three kitchens, an addition, a renovation after a fire and a backyard pool were selected by a team of judges as Columbia's most successful renovations.
Also in this issue, writer Margaret Gregory shares a renovation project that Meg and James Harrison undertook that brought an older Heathwood house up to date, creating an inviting place to raise their family. The before and after shots from this project are remarkable. The Harrisons' main goal was to "keep the new consistent with the old," and they pulled it off perfectly.
Another treat this issue … writer Glenna Kinard uncovered 110 acres of property owned by Bill and Sandra Pherigo near Monticello Road in North Richland County. The Pherigos bought the land 15 years ago, built their home and created a haven for hunting and fishing while fashioning a plan for a fantastic landscape renovation. With the help of Steve Guy of Guy Landscaping, they meticulously landscaped four acres and turned their home into quite a retreat with a view that takes your breath away.
I wish you luck in tackling your home projects this month, and I hope you enjoy the issue.
Sincerely,
Emily Tinch
Editor
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